South Africa to Be in Frontline for Covid-19 Vaccine, Mboweni Says

The transcript discusses South Africa's involvement in a vaccine consortium, highlighting a financial commitment of 500 million rands. It also covers the debate on the necessity of a national airline, with a focus on financial allocations for South African Airways. The discussion shifts to Eskom's debt management strategies and concludes with negotiations with the World Bank, emphasizing resistance to imposed policy conditions.

What financial commitment has South Africa made to participate in the vaccine consortium?

• 1 billion rands

• 750 million rands

• 500 million rands

• 250 million rands

How does the Minister of Health feel about South Africa's participation in the vaccine consortium?

• Indifferent

• Unhappy

• Concerned

• Very happy

What is the potential benefit of having a healthier population according to the transcript?

• Reduced government spending

• Increased lockdowns

• Improved economic growth

• Higher taxes

What is the purpose of the 10.5 billion Rand allocation for South African Airways?

• To increase staff salaries

• To fund a bailout

• To expand the airline's fleet

• To support the business rescue plan

What question does the minister raise about national airlines?

• Should they expand internationally?

• Should they be privatized?

• Do countries need a national airline?

• Are they profitable?

What is the current amount of Eskom's debt as mentioned in the transcript?

• 300 billion

• 484 billion

• 600 billion

• 500 billion

What is the minister's stance on the World Bank's policy conditions?

• He negotiates them

• He ignores them

• He accepts them

• He resists them